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What is a Sound?
Second graders explore the concept of sound. For this sound lesson, 2nd graders discover what sound, vibrations, and pitch are through several experiments. Students watch a Power Point presentation that allows them to complete a graphic...
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
Sixth graders explore potential and kinetic energy. For this science lesson, 6th graders assume the role of a roller coaster engineer and design a roller coaster. Students use their knowledge of kinetic and potential energy to design a...
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How Powerful is Static Electricity
Young scholars explore energy by participating in controlled electricity experiment. In this static electricity lesson, students identify the different sources that can create energy and how static electricity can be created very easily...
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Biogeochemical Cycles
Students research an assigned biogeochemical cycle. In this cycle activity, students need to determine that all cycles need energy to continue. The students will look at a given cycle to describe it, research and draw an assigned cycle,...
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Soda Bottle Boat
Young scholars explore chemical reactions. In this chemical reaction lesson, students conduct an experiment observing chemical reactions.
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Roller Coasters Lab
Young scholars study kinetic energy and friction and how it pertains to a roller coaster. In this roller coaster lesson students complete a lab activity.
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Measure for Measure: Weight and Energy
Students study the friction of a particular sport. In this weight and energy lesson students choose a sport and us the Internet to research it then present their findings to the class.
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Lesson one
Students study waves and how it erodes a beach. In this energy lesson plan students complete a lab activity on waves and tides.
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Build Your Own Car
Students determine the factors that affect car speed. In this physics lesson plan, students design a car that can travel fast and far. They record test run data and use them to construct graphs.
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Experiments with Photovoltaic Cells
Students explain how sunlight is converted to electricity. For this series of physics lesson, students study how varying the characteristics of the light source affect photovoltaic cells. They research their different uses in other...
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Energy and Resources
Students identify renewable and nonrenewable resources. For this energy lesson, students explore the consumption issues regarding oil use and consider methods of resource management. Students research alternative resources and present...
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Applied Science- Physics
Students investigate how something at home uses physics to work. In this practical physics lesson, students develop a theory of their own to conclude how an object might work. This lesson plan includes a worksheet.
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Exploring Simple Machines
Students investigate simple machines. In this simple machines instructional activity, students study how simple machines work. Students determine the function of various simple machines.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy)
Students study science. In this efficiency lesson, students explore different forms of energy and compare them to determine which works the best. They work independently to create a collage of different energy sources (using magazine...
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How Much Energy Does the Earth Receive from the Sun?
Students explore energy. In this science lesson, students conduct an experiment in which they measure how much energy is produced by the sun. Students build a calorimeter to measure the amount of energy.
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Investigating Motion
Students explore types of motion. In this motion experiment, students observe how objects move. Students work in small groups to discover the laws of motion.
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Wind Power: From Eyesore to Energy
Pupils design their own wind turbine according to client's needs. In this science and technology lesson, students analyze the pros and cons of using wind power. They construct a model of their proposed wind turbine and present it to class.
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What's the Big Deal?
Students define terms and describe where they are found and formed. In this methane instructional activity students complete an activity and describe ways in which methane hydrates impact our lives.
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Energy Choices
Pupils figure the best gas prices. In this math lesson, students add and multiply with decimals. Pupils complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Tracking the Sun with a Solar Dome
Students study the sun and how it moves throughout the day. In this tracking the sun lesson students create a model of the celestial sphere.
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Sustainable Choices
Students examine energy use and the different construction materials used in their home. In this sustainable choices lesson students study different materials and what a sound environmental choice would be.
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Changes of State
Pupils examine molecules and the changes in energy of a system. In this energy systems lesson students complete a lab activity and describe changes of state.
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Solar System
Students analyze theories on how the solar system was formed. In this solar system lesson students explain the rotation and revolution of motion.
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Investigating Kinetic and Potential Energy
Learners examine the differences between potential and kinetic energy. In this potential energy lesson students watch a video and complete an in class investigation.